But you may not know much about this local yet larger-than-life director whose quirky style garners a cult-like following. Keep clicking to find out some interesting factoids about one of Houston's most famous artists. less

Wes Anderson worked at the Bookstop on ShepherdWes Anderson is a big reader. So much so, that he worked at the Bookstop on Shepherd when he was younger. That iconic location is now home to Trader Joe's as of late, though it will forever be known as "where the old Bookstop used to be." less

Wes Anderson worked at the Bookstop on Shepherd
Wes Anderson is a big reader. So much so, that he worked at the Bookstop on Shepherd when he was younger. That iconic location is now home to Trader Joe's as of ... more

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His love of reading influenced his moviesHis love of reading would prove to be a good thing for movie-goers. Though his earliest films were based on original screenplays, 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox' was based on a Roald Dahl book and 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' was inspired by Austrian writer Stefan Zweig. less

His love of reading influenced his movies
His love of reading would prove to be a good thing for movie-goers. Though his earliest films were based on original screenplays, 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox' was based on a ... more

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His mother ran over his childhood petEver notice a pet-death theme in Anderson's movie? Maybe this glimpse into his childhood that he shared with the Houston Chronicle will give some insight:

"There was a pet accident when I was growing up," he says. "I feel
terrible bringing it up because my mother will read this article. There
are a lot of articles she won't read, but this one she will. It was my
father's wonderful dog, Bart. And my mother was absolutely heartsick
when it happened. But she accidentally ran him over in the driveway.

"It was absolutely brutal. It was not a pretty sight. And I have a
clear memory of the carnage that had been our dog. He was buried behind
the house. My father made a gravestone out of wood. I don't always know
where these things and ideas come from. But it's possible you hit the
nail on the head with that one."

Anderson's school daysHe went to Westchester and is a graduate of St. John’s School and

Anderson's school days
He went to Westchester and is a graduate of St. John’s School and

Photo: Karen Warren, Staff

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He left Houston for collegeAnderson studied philosophy at the University of Texas in Austin.

He left Houston for college
Anderson studied philosophy at the University of Texas in Austin.

Photo: HARRY CABLUCK, STF

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He has a whole motley crew of famous friendsIt seems Wilson was just the beginning. In addition to Owen and Luke Wilson, Anderson (left) routinely collaborates with Hollywood greats, including Bill Murray (right), Jason Schwartzman, Roman Coppola, and musician Mark Mothersbaugh. less

He has a whole motley crew of famous friends
It seems Wilson was just the beginning. In addition to Owen and Luke Wilson, Anderson (left) routinely collaborates with Hollywood greats, including Bill Murray ... more

Photo: Axel Schmidt / Associated Press

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Brains run in the familyHis mother, Texas Anderson (center), is a Rice
grad with a doctorate in anthropology who once worked as an
archeologist. She’s now a prominent Houston real estate agent. (Wes is top right.) less

Brains run in the family
His mother, Texas Anderson (center), is a Rice grad with a doctorate in anthropology who once worked as an archeologist. She’s now a prominent Houston real estate agent. (Wes is ... more

Photo: Texas Anderson

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His brother is also an artistWes' brother Eric Chase Anderson is a writer and illustrator whose work has appeared in Anderson’s films. Eric is the author of the book 'Chuck Dugan Is AWOL.'

His brother is also an artist
Wes' brother Eric Chase Anderson is a writer and illustrator whose work has appeared in Anderson’s films. Eric is the author of the book 'Chuck Dugan Is AWOL.'